
Together move more!
On the night of the floods in 2021, when the Ahr Valley and NRW were hit by a natural disaster, the true power of solidarity was demonstrated. Numerous private helpers rushed to help on site. This unprecedented commitment gave rise to a large network that can still be felt today and continues to have an impact.
Under the umbrella of "Fortuna hilft", dedicated people have come together who are committed to their work with dedication and a lot of heart. They help those in need, alleviate hardship and light up the hearts of children. They are a living example that there is immeasurable strength in community.
"Together we can achieve more. Every contribution counts, because united we are strong and can achieve great things. Our solidarity is the key to giving hope and shaping the future."
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Klaudia Skodnik
1st Chairman
Our Angel*Team
Moving more together!
With this motivation, we are committed to helping people and animals.

Klaudia Skodnik
1st Chairman - Allround Angel
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Klaudia Skodnik - head and heart of the Fortuna hilft "family", is on site wherever help is needed. She works tirelessly for people and animals. True to her motto "Together we can achieve more", she is always happy to bring together many helpers and angels. She makes full use of her experience and skills and when she is not on the road delivering aid supplies or rescuing animals, she takes care of the many other areas that are also important in an organisation 😉 Usually late into the night ....
Klaudia's skills at a glance:
- Consulting - Structure Manager
- Leadership Coach - Team building
- Property valuation / valuer
- Event management (TÜV Nord)
- Author
- Online Marketing Manager
- Agric. Horse farm plus THP
- Dipl.- Ing. Architecture
- Industrial clerk

Karen Sander
Board - Wildlife and nature conservation
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Karen Sander - my great angel and my personal favourite person. She is my compass in so many stormy times. Karen has been with me since the very beginning and without her so many things would not have been possible, because when you have someone by your side who goes through thick and thin with you, it's easier to keep going and persevere. What I always admire about Karen is her green thumb, especially in her beautiful natural garden. She tends and cares for it carefully and with lots of love. Our totally animal-crazy angel is just as loving towards her fur and feather*hearts, the two dogs Fine and Steppke as well as the chickens called Flausch, Helga Hummel, Mrs Marple, Dusseline and Blondie and her pensioner horse Spotty. They all get to enjoy life to the full with Karen. She always has the greatest ideas - if there's something wrong and I call her, Karen has the solution in no time. And sometimes she even pulls a real miracle out of her sleeve. When in doubt, in the form of chocolate. Especially when it comes to difficult topics, she is such a valuable dialogue partner and gives many people support and confidence. I would also like to mention her wonderful son Tim: with his very special talent, he paints and designs our fantastic "WeAHRfamily" and "Ukraine" pictures with her. The two of them really are an absolute dream team! As you can already guess, Karen is a huge blessing, an important part and pillar of Fortuna, without whom it would not be possible to go this way.

Alina Stockhausen
Management Organisation Engel
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Alina Stockhausen - our absolute multi-organisational angel with a huge heart for people and animals. I got to know Alina right at the beginning of the flood disaster, she was badly affected herself with the open stable in Erftstadt. Whenever I was there, I only saw her in her work clothes, always tackling things, helping everyone, as long as things were moving forward. She always showed the patience of an angel - especially with me... Alina often helped me to distribute the donations in kind and relief supplies - I often had to say: "I'm so sorry, I'll be late..." 8 p.m. quickly turned into midnight, but Alina always made arrangements to meet me. This helpfulness and "just making things happen together" characterise her so much. You can always rely on her and with her wonderful, calm manner she is a rock in the surf for so many. When it comes to organisation, she is an absolute all-rounder with her structured way of working, with so many threads coming together: Whether it's appointments, planning, project organisation or everything to do with our campaigns, Alina has an overview, manages everything and always has an open ear for everyone.
It is impossible to imagine Fortuna Hilft without our Super*Angel, because she is a very, very important and integral part of us... It is a great joy and blessing that dear Alina has met us and accompanies and supports us through ups and downs with her calm and gentle nature.
Team Schleiden

Rebecca Müller
Management of Malzirkus Schleiden / Coordination
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Gaby Hammer
Child, youth and family counsellor
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please contact Rebecca Müller
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Silke Fröhlich
Art therapist
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please contact Rebecca Müller
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Watfa Chouman
Project support painting circus
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In progress

Laura Meyer
Support for the painting circus
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please contact Rebecca Müller
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I'm Laura and I discovered my passion for child and youth welfare at an early age. That's why I decided to study social work. When I was affected by the flood disaster myself in 2021, I realised how important it is to help others who have experienced even worse. My goal was to improve their lives. In autumn 2023, I came into contact with many children through the painting circus in Gemünd and quickly realised how valuable it is to give them wonderful experiences.
I like to offer the children moments of joy and distraction by playing, colouring and doing handicrafts. My calm nature and willingness to listen allow me to respond lovingly to the children's needs. I am grateful to be part of this dedicated team and look forward to creating unforgettable memories with the children.

Marcel Müller
All-round talent
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please contact Rebecca Müller
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Marcel is our hero when things get dicey.
He is always on hand when we need help and support. Thanks to his wealth of experience, he supports us in many areas relating to the painting circus.
Whether it's to ensure that our vehicles are in working order, repairs are pending or we need quick and uncomplicated help in the event of a disaster - he provides support wherever he can.
Through his experiences during the flood disaster, he and Rebecca founded the Charlie Troupe and achieved an incredible amount.
A strong guy you can always rely on.

Nina Pönsgen
Projektbetreuung
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n.poensgen@fortuna-hilft.de
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please contact Rebecca Müller
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In progress
Team Bad Neuenahr Ahrweiler

Bianca Ferber
Management MALcircus
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Bianca Ferber - Making the impossible possible - our ZuvAHRsichts and painting circus dream team Natalie and Bianca work according to this motto. The two super*angels in Bad Neuenahr Ahrweiler are both a rock in the surf and creative solution finders. It really wouldn't work without them.
They welcome everyone with open arms and an open heart, especially all two- and four-legged souls in need. With their warm and welcoming nature, they give so many people so much hope, confidence and a place of peace - an island where you can come to recharge your batteries. This makes them a very important pillar of Fortuna and my very own personal angels. So much would not be possible without them! It really is a gift that we can walk these paths with them - paths full of hope and so many possibilities. They convey a feeling of cohesion and home. Especially when I'm there, they always give me the feeling of coming home - my anchorage... And Natalie really is Bob the Builder! I have rarely seen a person who is so talented in simply everything - chapeau! The all-in-one multi-talent from Fortuna!
She always makes me laugh and always knows how to tease me a little - so that I take life a little easier again. To quote Natalie once: "Now let your restless bum sit in SILENCE for a coffee at ZuvAHRsicht!"
I can't and wouldn't want to imagine Fortuna without them. They give so much joy, love and hope and are always solution-orientated.
It is truly amazing how courageous these two are and how they stand up for others - they are a great inspiration for many.

Natalie Reuscher
Management ZuvAHRsicht
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Team ZuvAHRsicht Natalie Reuscher and Bianca Ferber - Making the impossible possible - our ZuvAHRsicht dream team Natalie and Bianca work according to this motto. The two super*angels in Bad Neuenahr Ahrweiler are both a rock in the surf and creative solution finders. Without the two of them, things really wouldn't work.
They welcome everyone with open arms and an open heart, especially all two- and four-legged souls in need. With their warm and welcoming nature, they give so many people so much hope, confidence and a place of peace - an island where you can come to recharge your batteries. This makes them a very important pillar of Fortuna and my very own personal angels. So much would not be possible without them! It really is a gift that we can walk these paths with them - paths full of hope and so many possibilities. They convey a feeling of cohesion and home. Especially when I'm there, they always give me the feeling of coming home - my anchorage... And Natalie really is Bob the Builder! I have rarely seen a person who is so talented in simply everything - chapeau! The all-in-one multi-talent from Fortuna!
She always makes me laugh and always knows how to tease me a little - so that I take life a little easier again. To quote Natalie once: "Now let your restless bum sit in SILENCE for a coffee at ZuvAHRsicht!"
I can't and wouldn't want to imagine Fortuna without them. They give so much joy, love and hope and are always solution-orientated.
It is truly amazing how courageous these two are and how they stand up for others - they are a great inspiration for many.

Steffi Raths
Art therapist
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please contact Natalie/Bianca
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Sarah Uessem
Art therapist
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please contact Natalie/Bianca
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Heike Holtz
Animal-assisted therapy & FORTUNAmobil
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to bring the earth back into balance. Heike and her team gently guide the children in this process, encouraging them to engage with the environment and themselves. Heike is always at the kids' side throughout the entire process, as the children affected by the flood disaster need particular support. Thank you, dear Heike, for looking after the children so well and supporting them in everything. You are doing such a great job! We are so pleased to have got to know you and to have you on our team. Together we can achieve so much more.

Vera Church
Nature education support
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please contact Heike
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Public relations

Mirijam Wolberg
Head of Social Media / Graphics / Organisation
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Tanja Eichholz
Social Media / Web
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please contact Mirijam
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Professionally, I support Mirijam in the areas of social media and the web - a job that I really enjoy! Helping people and animals is particularly close to my heart, which I can do at Fortuna hilft e.V.

Florian Wolberg
Social Media / Web / Orga
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please contact Mirijam
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Annabell Reum
Time out & youth network
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to stand by their side. Giving up is not an option for her - what you can't do alone, you can do together! That's how spontaneous organisation and improvisation became her passions. What would we do without you! - We are so pleased that you have found your way to us. Thank you for everything...
And shall I tell you something personal about her? - Annabell has a guiding principle that has stayed with her, especially since the flood disaster: "If many people form a chain, then those seeking help (but also the helpers) can pull themselves up by it". She internalises this very much and now has a chain of felt hearts that reflects her guiding principle. We are proud that you have become part of our chain, dear Annabell.

Diana Deus
Trade fair / Events
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Dear Diana, with your open, warm and very honest manner you immediately enchanted us - and many people at Equitana with you! Diana became an integral part of our Fortuna* team. She has been a big part of our voice ever since - and what has happened since then... Lots of productive conversations, the Mustang Makeover Germany and the Equitana Open Air Mannheim... I wonder what else is in store? - You never know with her, only that it's always something positive. Thank you, dearest Diana, for coming into our midst and standing up with us for people and animals in need, because together we can achieve more.
What we have done in recent years with Fortuna helps caused
Moving more together - also in the future
July 2021
Flood disaster

One day after the floods in Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia, we started our supply tours to the affected areas for people and animals. To this day, we continue to help traumatised children in the MALzirkus in particular.
February 2022
Ukraine war

February 2023
Earthquake Turkey

August 2023
Flood disaster Slovenia

October 2023
Tenerife fire

May 2024
Flood disaster Saarland, Bavaria

September 2024
Flood disaster in Poland

We were able to provide rapid assistance for animals to enable them to receive first aid.
November 2024
Flood disaster in Spain
